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  -Marcus Aurelius, ''The Meditations, Book Seven''
  -Marcus Aurelius, ''The Meditations, Book Seven''
Or to put it less poetically: You cannot. The old system has been permanently retired.
Or to put it less poetically: You cannot. The old system has been permanently retired.
== '''Qualifications''' ==
Qualifications are directly related to the 16 Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs). VSFs are categories into which NETs' skills and training are classified for the purpose of identifying cadres of volunteers suitable for specific deployments. In addition to streamlining emergency ops, VSFs also guide the trainings we offer, and support your natural path to skill specialization(s). No one can be an expert at everything!
The qualifications in each category are:
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|+NET Volunteer Support Function (VSF) Qualifications and Training Paths
!VSF
!VSF Name
!Level
!Qualification
!How to get it
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|VSF01
|Transportation
|10
|Traffic Control
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and participate in a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment, vaccine clinic traffic control, etc. (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
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|VSF01
|Transportation
|20
|CoP (City of Portland) Certified Driver
|''[Not currently available]'' Driver background check + two-hour procotorer online training + skid car training
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|VSF02
|Communications
|10
|Amateur Radio
|Obtain an FCC [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradiolicense Amateur Radio License]
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|VSF02
|Communications
|20
|ARES/RACES
|Become an active member of [https://multnomahares.org/ MCARES] (Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services)
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|VSF02
|Communications
|30
|NET ARO Trained
|Complete NET [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 ARO] (Amateur Radio Operator) certification
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|VSF03
|Infrastructure & Sanitation
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|''[Pending]''
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|VSF04
|Utilities & Fire Suppression
|10
|Wire Down
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and deploy for a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|10
|IS100
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is100&commit=Search Introduction to the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|20
|IS200
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is200&commit=Search Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response] - 4 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|30
|IS315
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is315&commit=Search CERT and the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|40
|IS700
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is700&commit=Search An Introduction to the National Incident Management System] - 3.5 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|50
|IS703
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is703&commit=Search National Incident Management System Resource Management] - 3.5 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|60
|IS800
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is800&commit=Search National Response Framework, An Introduction] - 3 hours
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|70
|ICS-300
|Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - 18 hours/3 days
Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
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|VSF05
|Response Planning
|80
|ICS-400
|Enhanced Incident Command System - 14-16 hours/2 days
Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
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